Benefits
For the Mother
- Faster recovery post Delivery
- Minimal Vaginal tear.
- Ability to change birthing positions
- Minimum medical intervention
- Sense of accomplishment and fulfilment
- Less breastfeeding issues
- Peaceful and calm atmosphere
For the baby
Delayed Cord Clamping
- This is when the umbilical cord is clamped and cut after a minimum of 30-60 seconds or till the loss of pulsations. (2 – 3 minutes).
Advantages
- Decreases risk of Anemia
- In preterm babies, it decreases the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (a severe complication involving the intestines of a preterm baby) and interventricular haemorrhage.
- Can be performed even during a Caesarean section
Skin to skin / Golden hour
- The baby is laid directly on the mothers’ bare chest immediately after birth. This should be done within the hour.
Advantages
- Relaxes mother and baby
- Regulates babys’ heart rate, breathing and temperature
- Stimulates breast feeding and digestion
- Improves gut flora and immunity of the baby
- Peaceful and calm atmosphere
